Top 10 Myths Busted 2025
Welcome to 10 Myths Busted — a collection of surprising truths behind some of the world’s most common misconceptions. From food legends to history and culture, these entries reveal how stories we’ve all heard don’t always match reality. Each myth is paired with a reliable source so you can explore the facts for yourself. Get ready to challenge what you thought you knew!
Fortune cookies are a popular crisp and sugary cookie wafer, made from flour, sugar, vanilla and sesame seed oil.
“Everything you see, I owe to spaghetti,” Sophia Loren once said. But to what does spaghetti owe?
The British government claimed that eating carrots helped its fighter pilots shoot down German planes at night. In truth, the Royal Air Force relied on top-secret radar
Sushi, a staple rice dish of Japanese cuisine, consisting of cooked rice flavored with vinegar and a variety of vegetable, egg, or raw seafood garnishes and served cold. Restaurants specializing in sushi abound in Japan, and the dish has gained popularity in the United States and elsewhere.
Though it stretches for some 4,500 miles, the ancient Chinese fortification is not as visible from orbit as modern desert roads
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The humble churro, that crispy, golden-brown, often cinnamon-sugar-dusted treat, is a global phenomenon. Whether enjoyed with a rich chocolate dipping sauce
The helmets’ similarities to art from southern Europe shows how goods and ideas traveled during the Nordic Bronze Age
Belgian cuisine is widely varied among regions , while also reflecting the cuisines of neighbouring France , Germany and the Netherlands . It is characterised by the combination of French cuisine with the more hearty Flemish fare. Outside the country, Belgium is best known for its chocolate , waffles , fries and beer.